Master of Arts in Communication

Introduction

The society at large, and the media industry in particular, requires communication professionals who are equipped and responsive to emerging communication opportunities and trends. The demand for skilled communicators exceeds the supply of trained professionals. The Master’s programme, therefore, aims to produce communication professionals who are proficient and able to meet societal and professional demands.

Goals of the Programme

The goals of the programme are to:

Prepare students for leadership and service in communication-related functions in agencies, non-governmental and corporate organizations, and other institutions.

Offer learning environments that prepare potential thinkers, trainers, researchers and policy designers in the area of communication.

Equip students for further postgraduate studies in communication and related fields.

Areas of Specialization

Corporate Communication

Development Communication

Media Studies

Admission Requirements

i) B.A. / BSc. in Communication, Journalism, Media Studies, Film Studies, Public Relations, Literature or any relevant social science field with at least second class honours (upper division) from an accredited University.

ii) A bachelor’s degree in a related field with at least second class (lower division) from a recognized University, with two years working experience.

iii) Applicants who have undertaken their undergraduate work in another language, other than English, will be required to produce proof of English Language proficiency.

Modes of Study

Evening

Duration

Certificate in Music

Introduction

The program is an introduction to music knowledge and practice. It introduces the learners to a broad diverse aspects of music covering the following areas: Music Theory; Introduction to voice; Introduction to history of Western music; introduction to worship; music and worship; church music administration; African culture, communication and Music; Composing songs for choir and “Praise team”; Choral Ministries; Creative and Contemporary Worship; Introduction to Musical Instruments, Introduction to Studio and Recording; and History of African Choral Music.

Admission Requirements

KCSE grade D+ (plus) or its equivalent

No credit transfers will be provided

Duration

4 months

Modes of Study

Certificate in Business Information Technology

Introduction

This course has been designed to provide fundamental Information Technology (IT) and Business knowledge and principles, serving as a bridging facility to subsequent Business Information Technology diploma courses. It therefore covers most fundamental aspects of IT.

Objectives

The objectives of the Certificate in Business Information Technology (CBIT) are to:

Prepare student for progression to diploma in BIT courses

Equip students with basic IT skills useful in the business day to day activities.

Admission Requirements

KCSE grade D+ (plus) or its equivalent

Duration

Certificate in Computer Science

Introduction

This course has been designed not only to emphasize on the academic and the market place, practical application of computer science and computational thinking, but also to take into considerations the future development of the Computer science discipline. The course offers rationalization to practicing Computer science on how to effectively enrich the current practices in their market place.

Course Rationale and Goal

The objectives of the Certificate in Certificate in computer sciences (CCS) are to: -

Prepare students for progression to Computer science courses.

Equip students with the competence and confidence to evaluate Computer science opportunities in Business and implement effective Computer science solutions.

Produce competent, confident and well-rounded Computer scientist capable of transforming the economic growth and improve life of communities around us.

Admission Requirements

KCSE grade D+ (plus) or its equivalent

Duration

Certificate in Business Management

Introduction

The curriculum is designed to help students prepare themselves for service in the broad field of business as either creative employees or entrepreneurs and provide them with necessary business communication skills as well as skills in planning, organising and control of business enterprise activities.